Al Badia Embroideries is a commercial outlet for traditional
Palestinian embroidery made by women in the refugee camps of
Lebanon. Al Badia is the first of the Association
Najdeh's self-help development projects started after the massacre
of the Tel el-Za'tar refugee camp in east Beirut in 1976. Al Badia's
products are an important source of income for women in the refugee
camps who work either at home or at workshops set up as part of the
Nejdeh embroidery project. There are workshops and working groups in
the Ein El Helweh (Sidon), Rashidiyeh (Tyre), Bared & Baddawi in
Tripoli, Shatila in Beirut, Mieh Mieh in Sidon and Borj El Shemali &
Buss in Tyre.

Al Badia offer a range of articles including cushion covers, table
covers, napkins, wall hangings, bags and purses, scarves and shals,
skirts, blouses, vest and waistcoats for men, abayas and traditional
Palestinian dresses. An extensive stock of articles is available and
special items can be made to order.